Gairtney Farm Cottage

Gairtney Farm Cottage provides a relaxing and comfortable base from which to explore Wild Mountain Country. Gairtney's location is truly special and gives you the feeling of being deep in the mountains, yet it is one of the most accessible farms in the area. Gairtney is situated on the stunningly beautiful Joubert's Pass, just 1 km from the tar road and easily accissible with any vehicle.

This comfortable self-catering cottage has gorgeous views of the dam and mountains, and the beautiful well-maintained gardens are a riot of colour. Gairtney's well-appointed cottage sleeps four and is ideal for families or small groups. Facilities include a double room with adjoining twin room, a comfortable and spacious lounge, a fully-equipped kitchen with electric stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, a bathroom with a bath and separate shower, and a terrace with barbecue area. Guests are also welcome to pick their own vegetables from the veggie garden. The cottage has family-friendly adjoining rooms and parents will be able to truly relax whilst their children run around in freedom and safety, and we offer discounted rates for children under 12.

There are plenty of activities to enjoy in the Eastern Cape Highlands including hiking trails, hunting for partridge or buck, fly-fishing, horse riding, river rafting, mountain bike hire, and scenic drives. The birding is exceptional and trips to the nearby Cape Vulture breeding colony can also be arranged.

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Reviews

"Wonderful!"

26 January 2020

"Very friendly hosts, extremely spacious cottage with an excellent kitchen and the setting is just beautiful. You can sit in the garden and look over the dam with plenty of birds just a few metres away. The perfect place to relax and get away from it all. Thank you, Renee!"
"Gairtney Farm Cottage"

25 November 2019

"Peace and relaxation. Wonderfully hosted by Renee."
"All the space one has!"

10 December 2018

"Lots of space, friendly owners, all just perfect!"
"nice setting near the dam"

14 September 2018

"It was the second time that we stayed at this cottage. We liked the warm welcome from the owner, the nice setting, the spacious cottage, the fireplace for the cool winter evenings and the walks on the farm.We Cam highly recommend this Cottage."
"Gairtney"

16 July 2018

"Very spacious and comfortable. Lovely fireplace for the cold evenings."
"The friendliness of the hosts"

23 November 2017

"A pleasant comfortable oasis after a long days drive. The setting with mountains to keep you company. The relax around the braai fire with a cold one finished off the day perfectly."
"Slept well"

30 September 2017

"We loved the setup of the house. Could look into getting WiFi so there is signal."
"Absolute jewel!"

26 July 2017

"We had an amazing stay - in fact we were back just the next week. Rene is a wonderfull host. So thoughtfull and caring. Gairtney farm cottage is in fact a house with everthing you need to make your stay super!"
"Friendly hostess."

02 June 2017

"The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious.We really felt welcome as even the table was set for 2 people with crockery cutlery and wine glasses."
"Heerlik gebly!!"

12 October 2016

"Ek en my man het ongelukkig net 1 nag op Gairtney gebly. Na 'n vermoeiende dag oor passe was die afklim by Gairtney salwend vir die liggaam en gees. Alles, en meer, was daar wat ons nodig gehad het. Baie dankie vir die vriendelike ontvangs, en dat ons ons verblyf op kort kennisgewing kon vervroeg. Doen jouself die guns en geniet 'n kuier op Gairtney Farm Cottage! Riana Knoblauch"
"Peace and tranquillity"

05 September 2016

"A very nice place to relax with a friendly hostess- very helpful- lovely guesthouse -good for a longer stay"
"Farm hospitality"

26 April 2016

"A real pleasure to stay in this roomy, well equippedfacility and meeting such friendly hosts!Highly recommended for peace and quiet.Traversing the Jouberts pass from Lady Grey a must."
"Exactly what I needed!"

06 January 2016

"My stay was short and meant to just be a break after a 10 hour drive and another 7 on the road the next day. And it was perfect. Quite, calm, in nature and the most wonderful milk for my coffee! Thank you."
"Thanks Renee!!"

04 May 2015

"Had a friendly welcome and we felt immediately as if we were at home. Nice and quiet with only the farm animals breaking the silence. We will definitely return!! Deon & Fransien Nel."
"Great Place to stay"

15 April 2015

"Wonderful hosts, Fantastic setting. Well equipped and furnished. Good birding, especially around the dam. We will definitely return here when next in the area."
"Happy stay"

14 April 2015

"Thanks for a happy stay. Cottage was huge and had all we needed. Just wish we'd arrived earlier to enjoy more of the beautiful setting of lake and mountains."
"Fantastic get away spot!"

14 January 2015

"This little slice of paradise is wonderful. The setting is beautiful, and would make a perfect base for a family to explore the area from. The little dam next to the lawn was full of bird life, and the sounds of the farm in the background were the perfect antidote to a stressful drive.We will definitely be visiting again!"
"Well equipped cabin"

29 February 2012

"Nice location. A bit far from town but very relaxed. The bedrooms are strange, you need to go through one to get to the other."
"Everything you could want from a stay in the country"

16 October 2011

"Our second stay at Gairtney. Rene is a wonderful host in idyllic surroundings. We had a strangely comforting thunderstorm at night. The ducks thought there was too much rain and kept pecking at the lounge window presumably wanting to come in. A great place to stay."
"Tranquil"

09 January 2011

"Excellent, spacious and tranquil setting with excellent hosts!"